During our December 14th Essential Oils 30/30 program, we shared some of our favorite gift ideas for the holidays or any day. In our "men" category, we featured three DIY recipes including: a cleansing, purifying Shaving Gel, a Woodsy Beard Oil, and an Invigorating Aftershave. Listen to this program from our audio archives and enjoy the recipes below.

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Combine all ingredients in an essential oil safe foaming hand soap bottle; use glass or a plastic that has been designed for use with essential oils (doTERRA's OnGuard foaming hand soap bottles are perfect).

Melaleuca essential oil--supports healthy skin and aromatically, it promotes cleansing and purifying, and the scent blends well with citrus like Bergamot and Wild orange or other essential oils such as Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, and Thyme.

directionsAdd fractionated coconut oil and other oils to the bottle. Next, add the essential oils, place the cap on tightly and shake well (before each use). Using your hands or eyedropper, apply a few drops and massage into the beard and onto the cheeks. Brush the beard for the finishing touch.

Cedarwood essential oil--offers natural properties that can help to reduces skin irritations. Aromatically and even has aromatherapy benefits for balancing emotions and feelings of self doubt. Did you know that cedarwood symbolizes a source of protection, wisdom and abundance?

Sandalwood essential oil--can help with dry skin and hair when applied topically; also soothing to any skin irritation. It is also a natural astringent, and some say an aphrodisiac. Aromatically, it can help balance emotions, is calming, mood enhancing, and may help with mental clarity. It’s aroma is woodsy, sweet, earthy.

invigorating aftershave

instructionsCombine all ingredients in a small glass bottle (optionally, a bottle with a spray top). After shaving, spray on affected areas or splash on and enjoy the invigorating qualities and aroma. Shake before each use.

Juniper berry essential oil--offers astringent and cleansing properties, and can help with reducing inflammation of the skin. By the way, make an excellent toner by adding to alcohol free witch hazel.

Eucalyptus essential oil--may help reduce inflammation of the skin and it naturally helps clear the airways (helpful during this time of year when seasonal threats are high and we are dealing with congestion). Eucalyptus blends well with Bergamot.

quality matters-use pure, therapeutic grade essential oils

Yes, quality matters. Essential oil and their constituents (and whatever products we apply to our skin) have the potential to affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes. Bargain brands, even when labeled 100% pure, often contain synthetic fillers, additives, and toxins.

We at santadotfe.com only use doTERRA essential oils because we trust their safety, purity, potency, and therapeutic efficacy--and here's why:

doTERRA is committed to sourcing the best essential oils in the world, direct from artisan growers. They are also committed to ethical sourcing practices (that's important to me) through their Co-Impact Sourcing Initiative.

doTERRA essential oils surpass USDA organic standards and each batch, every bottle, undergoes seven different testing procedures by a third-party laboratory. Many experts say they can "smell the difference" right when they take off the lid.

doTERRA is a humanitarian-minded company with many ongoing projects--including earthquake relief in Nepal and Mentors International Micro-Lending--and committed to giving back to the communities that grow and harvest their essential oils.

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authors

Joan LucciJoan is a Wellness Advocate, culinary artist, social media and marketing consultant, and has worked in the natural foods industry. She holds a BS interior design and a BA communication. Click here for Joan's bio.

Derek Werner, PhD, CSDerek is a Wellness Advocate, writer and performance coach, and certified sommelier. As a writer, he has published works on subjects ranging from golf to wine to science-fiction and was a staff writer and script editor for television and feature films. Derek earned his PhD from Northwestern University. Click here for Dr. Werner's bio.

Adreana GarciaGuest writer and media services and photography intern.​Click here for more about Adreana.

are you a blogger?Are you passionate about essential oils and think you might enjoy writing about the healthy Santa Fe lifestyle that we promote at santadotfe, please email Joan at joanlucci@gmail.com.